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Drugs Flashcards

1
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Drug abuse

A

physical dependence

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Addiction

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Despite harmful consequences there is an inability to stop. there is a physical and a [psychological dependence

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Stimulates (how it affects your mind/body)

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speed up CNS 
\+
speed up heart rate & breathing
decrees need for sleep. 
Nicotine, caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines
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Depressants

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Slows down CNS
+GABA
Slows breathing, heart rate
Alcohol

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Opioids

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Alters perception of pain & pleasure
Health problems
Brain stem 
decreases blood pressure
Heroin
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Hallucinogens

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chemicals similar to neurotransmitters serotonin & acetylcholine & act like them.
panic, terrifying thoughts, flashbacks

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Marijuana

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THC(tetrahydrocannabinol) binds with cannabinoid receptors in brain

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placebo effect

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improvement in health following treatment with placebo that has no effect on health.

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MDMA

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actts like a stimulant & hallucinogen
+serotonin
+energy…

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Treatment

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prevention

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